The legend of the cricket of Pakistan Wasim Akram makes a daring prediction of the Asian Cup: “India is stronger but …” | Cricket news

The legend of the WaSim Akram cricket thinks that Pakistan can present itself on the occasion against the title champions of India when the two rivals come up against the Asian Cup in Dubai on Sunday. The competition, their first meeting since the May military conflict, has already seized fans around the world. India is entering clear favorites, having won 18 of the 21 T20 internationals since the winning of the World Cup from last year. They made a statement in their first game against the United Arab Emirates, going to a victory for nine titles. Pakistan, however, brings the momentum of their recent victory to the Tri-Series series over Afghanistan and the water. “I think it will be a competition match,” Wasim told Telecom Asia Sport. “Yes, India is a good and strong team and if you compare these two teams, India, players, seem strong, but I think Pakistan will have the confidence to win the trial and give good competition.” The former captain hosted Pakistan’s transition under Salman Agha and Mike Hesson, but warned that patience is vital. “Pakistan is a young side with a good captain and a good head coach, so they need time to settle in a stronger unit. We, as a nation, need quick results that will not come,” he said. He reported concerns about the role of Mohammad Haris in the order of the strikers. “For me, they have some problems, as Mohammad Haris is not in the best form, but he does not play in his usual number as a worker,” noted Wasim, adding: “It’s difficult for Haris … It’s almost impossible for an opening match to beat in the middle order.” Bowling depth, it also remains a concern at the age of 59. “You cannot have two part -time than fifth Bowling option. If you have two strokes on foot, the team will attack them,” warned Wasim. While highlighting Pakistan’s challenges, Akram has not retained his praise for the depth of India. “Kuldeep and Varun are both good. It is difficult to read them. Kuldeep was very precise and deadly the other day,” he said, crediting India’s system and infrastructure for sustained excellence.

On Jasprit Bumrah too, Akram praised, stressing how difficult it is for a stimulator like him in modern game. “Bumrah is at the top of the ladder and is well managed by India. So credit to the quasseurs of that time because because of the T20 cricket, there is more pressure on them.”